Members were welcome to the November meeting at Ditchingham Village Hall. Apologies were received from Maureen, Sylvia, Pam and Jenny. Members stood to sing Jerusalem. A new member Margaret was welcomed. Birthday posies were handed to Sylvia, Jenny, Margaret, Lucie and the President handed one to herself. Viv was thanked for making them. The room had been decorated by the members and a special birthday cake made by Margaret for the Presidents 60th Birthday. A card and voucher was handed to Sue by Barbara on behalf of the members saying thank you for all her hard work building up the WI and wishing her a very happy birthday. Invites were read out from Haddiscoe, Thurlton and Poringland. Correspondence was read out from County Federation. Next year is proving to be exciting with the in-house scrabble day organised for 26th February, a fashion show by Artichoke Fashion from Hingham organised on 13th March at Poringland Community Centre, a visit to Van Dal shoes on 16th April and a visit to Waveney Bees at Barsham on 21st May. Members were asked to help Emmaus by baking cakes - many members taking up the challenge. The Annual meeting then took place. Sue gave a report of the last year in which members celebrated their 95th birthday, she concluded by thanking committee and members for all their hard work and looked forward to the next 5 years and celebrating the centenary. A big thank you to two members leaving the committee Gwen and Maureen - each being given a card and plant. Two new committee members were welcomed - Pam being Vice President and Jenny - Minute Secretary. The President will continue. The December meeting is the Christmas meal which will take place at Browston Hall on December 11th meeting at Ditchingham Village Hall at 12.00
